The Night Watch's main duty is to keep the region safe. They watch the area and keep a sharp eye for anything coming out of the dark. They often rely on the recruitment of citizens and passersbyers to aid in their defense.

Night Watch units move deftly and swiftly through Duskwood. The crafty warriors stalk their undead prey, avoiding direct confrontation with supernatural and mundane opponents. The carefully placed tracks of a member of the Night Watch militia typically lead pursuers into a deadly ambush where eager warriors wait with bows ready. Multiple units often work together under the direction of Commander Althea Ebonlocke.LoC 48